Hi all,
I'm back from midwife. She confirmed that it was a show I had friday last week + that the period like pains, lower back pain, sore,big,leaky boobs + increasingly strong braxton hicks are all a sign that labour is likely to be sooner rather than later but this also isn't a certainty, could still reach due date. things are happening but slowly. Head is fully engaged. she couldn't even feel the head it's so far down (any further down + it'll be delivered!!!!) Baby is also lying in the exact position I thought it was. She also said that I am now considered to be full term so everything would be fine if I was to go into labour.

I'm getting so impatient now + knowing that everything is there ready + waiting is making it worse. Time to start having the curries, hot baths etc. I would say sex but as scott can't do it while i'm pregnant (thinks he'll hurt baby) that ones out of question. I'm actually going to make him wait nine months after i've had the baby so he knows how i've felt!!!!

soapylou-i'm sorry you're not feeling great. Hopefully now you've begun you're mat leave you'll feel better. I know what you mean about OH not taking his phone, scott never seems to hear his + I can never get an answer. Drives me mad. I also know what you mean about coping financially. I'm sure we'll be fine. I don't need a medal for working up so late, I need a bloody brain scan!!!!

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Thu Jun 22, 2006 4:43 pm

clairey76

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i've just eaten loads of kfc chicken and i feel ill!!!! Tired too but if i go to bed now i will feel sick and have heartburn! Been to parentcraft class tonight and learn't about breastfeeding. Didn't realise it was so difficult!!
Anyone decided if they are going to breast feed? I have decided to give it a go and see how i get on.

Thats great news Tracy!! Just a case of waiting now!! I thought it was just first time pregnancies when baby engages early on! Sounds like it shouldn't be too long now! You will be telling us all about the birth soon and most of us in july club will be still waiting impatiently!!

Sarah - good news about your baby engaging and blood results etc. How did it go with health visitor? Got last parentcraft class next week and a healthvisitor is going to be there. Got my appointment with midwife tomorrow. will let you know how i get on. Got terrible pelvic pain at moment. Its really low down at the front. Will be shocked if baby hasn't moved down!!!

Thu Jun 22, 2006 10:49 pm

Ttracyscott

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claire - I shall definitely breast feed. Once you get the hang of it it's very relaxing + so convenient. No warming bottles etc. also helps you lose weight as it contracts the stomach muscles. I've bought a pump too as scott wants to be involved in feeds + take it in turns at night.

Claire: went well with hv all she really wanted to do was come round & see how we are etc.Then just was letting me know a few thing's have changed like numbers etc.
Im also going to be trying to breastfeed Cant wait to try it again,just not giving up as easy this time around!
Well this morn been gettin terrible back pain Then when I sat down with brekkie I noticed my trousers felt wet *sorry if tmi* Hope its not the start of anything,I thought 4weeks would be way too early

Fri Jun 23, 2006 9:01 am

SoapyLou

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Good morning ladies.
Hope everyone is having a good day.

I must admit I feel much more rational today. It’s my last day at work and I am absolutely relieved! My colleagues have decorated my desk and have had loads of really nice messages  They gave me a silver picture frame and some mothercare vouchers…  Going to bake them lots cakes and ice them in blue in pink next week.

c.38 days to go! Blimmey. Keep wondering what my baby will look like. It’s funny. I’m pretty confident it’s a boy, but for some reason I envisage a girl!

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Fri Jun 23, 2006 11:15 am

clairey76

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Hi everyone

Didn't sleep too good last night had period pains in lower back and pelvic pain which is worse when i roll over! Had pelvic pain too today! Didn't want to get out of bad this morning!

Saw midwife earlier, Baby has definateltly dropped into pelvis now! Not all the way yet but shes heading there! I was so pleased! Will see midwife again next week.

Glad you are feeling better SoapyLou.

Sarah - you might have leaked some urine. That happens to me sometimes. Now baby has moved into pelvis i also get some pain from bladder when baby presses on it.

Tracy - Will definately try breastfeeding! So many advantages!

Fri Jun 23, 2006 2:43 pm

Ttracyscott

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Hi girls,
I can't believe that's another working week over + that I give up work next week. It's gone so fast. Hopefully I'll make the end of next week before my bubba decides to make an appearance!!!!

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Fri Jun 23, 2006 5:29 pm

clairey76

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Anyone in so much pain around pelvis that they can't walk?? I have at the moment. Can't even walk around the house! Its really painful.

Fri Jun 23, 2006 6:06 pm

Ttracyscott

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Joined: Sun Nov 13, 2005 7:46 pmPosts: 700Location: Potters Bar,Herts

I had that when baby turned head down but since he/she's been engaged the pain has gone. I just get heavy pressure down there instead but no pain.

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Fri Jun 23, 2006 6:10 pm

clairey76

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My baby has been head down for weeks. Think it must be more of a heavy pressure feeling. Its very uncomfortable. Feels like baby is going to drop out!! Its ok when i stand up but when i walk it hurts. The weight seems to make it feel uncomfortable around pelvis. I sneezed earlier and wet my trousers!! Ha ha

Hi all,
My lower back is also agony. Permanently painful, I also get period like pains too.

We've just got back from our parenthood class. The dad's had to take part in the breathing technique which made scott giggle. Then she showed us positions for labour which relax you before reaching the pushing stage + one is facing your partner with your arms around his neck. As Scott is 6ft3" + I'm only 5ft2" this was impossible so I had to hold my arms round his waist. Didn't find it particularly comfortable. We did have a giggle though.